Water Hygiene Technician

CBRE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is recruiting a Water Hygiene Technician to join the team at Northumbria University. The role involves monitoring water systems, carrying out preventative maintenance, and coordinating with sub-contractors to ensure regulatory compliance.

Applicants should have Legionella awareness, experience with hot and cold water systems, and a strong water treatment background. Training on access platforms and water management will be provided.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate working experience of HSG274, Approved Code of Practice L8, Health Care Memorandum (HTM)
• Legionella Awareness
• Hot and cold water systems management
• Must come from a strong legionella, water treatment, water hygiene, chemical background
• Experience with water delivery systems and isolation procedures
• Plumbing qualifications up to NVQ Level 2 (Desirable)
• Risk Assessor qualifications (Desirable)
• RPZ Valve knowledge and experience (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine monitoring of the water systems within the designated buildings
• Assist technical on site team in carrying out maintenance and repair activities
• Undertake non-technical engineering maintenance task
• Keep plant and work areas clean and tidy
• Carry out weekly / monthly tasks on water systems to ensure compliance as instructed
• Undertake failsafe & servicing of TMV's
• Carry out clean & disinfection of cold water storage tanks and associated plant
• Working closely with sub contractors to ensure works are to a high standard
• Computer literate with ability to work on CAFM system on tablet

Skills

Water hygiene knowledge

IT literate

Good communicator

UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 Plumbing

Tools

CAFM system

Job description

Role Purpose

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions, leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management, are recruiting a Water Hygience Engineer to join the team located in Northumbria University.

Job Role: Water Hygiene Technician

To work with the Site FM & other team members, in implementing the maintenance services. This includes planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance in accordance with the building operating manuals, including site assistance with sub-contractors and in house labour for the delivery of compliance, contract service levels and the current regulations.

Training will be provided on access platforms and water management as a minimum.

Primary Objectives And Tasks

• Carry out routine monitoring of the water systems within the designated buildings.
• Assist technical on site team in carrying out maintenance and repair activities
• Undertake non-technical engineering maintenance task
• Keep plant and work areas clean and tidy
• Carry out weekly / monthly tasks on water systems to ensure compliance as instructed
• Undertake failsafe & servicing of TMV's
• Carry out clean & disinfection of cold water storage tanks and associated plant
• Working closely with sub contractors to ensure works are to a high standard
• Computer literate with ability to work on CAFM system on tablet

Accountabilities

• Accountable to Working Supervisor and Engineering Manager.
• The post holder does not have any directly reporting staff.
• This post carries no direct budgetary responsibility

Core Competencies

Education

• A good basic education is essential, with good written and spoken English and basic Mathematics skills.

Training & Experience

• Demonstrate working experience of HSG274, Approved Code of Practice L8, Health Care Memorandum (HTM)
• Legionella Awareness
• Hot and cold water systems management
• Must come from a strong legionella, water treatment, water hygiene, chemical background
• Experience with water delivery systems and isolation procedures
• Plumbing qualifications up to NVQ Level 2 (Desirable)
• Risk Assessor qualifications (Desirable)
• RPZ Valve knowledge and experience (Desirable)

Character

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• On some occasions, able to work at height after training
• Must be flexible regarding work times
• Must hold a full UK driving licence
• Punctual on all occasions
• IT literate
• Good communicator